Business leader inspires Dorset
December 11, 2024

Business leader inspires Dorset


A leading businessman who spoke at a STRIDE Dorset Innovation Exchange event was so good he’s been booked to appear at the group’s conference next year.

Chamber fights corner of business
December 10, 2024

Chamber fights corner of business


Dorset Chamber vowed to ‘stand by the side’ of businesses as it urged them to ‘stay positive’ despite a tough economic climate

Clive Emson Auctioneers named Residential Auction Service of the year in Oscars of UK’s residential agency sector
December 10, 2024

Clive Emson Auctioneers named Residential Auction Service of the year in Oscars of UK’s residential agency sector


A regional property auctioneer covering the South of England has won a national award in the Oscars of the UK’s residential agency sector. Clive Emson Auctioneers has been named Residential Auction Service of the Year in The Negotiator Awards 2024, held in London’s Mayfair.

New Forest locals branch out into cutting edge tech
December 6, 2024

New Forest locals branch out into cutting edge tech


A cutting-edge, high-tech machine that creates seasoned firewood is now up and running in the New Forest. It is one of only 17 in the world and it cuts, splits, cleans and dries the timber for use in fireplaces, log burners and fire pits. A cutting-edge, high-tech machine that creates seasoned firewood is now up and running in the New Forest.

It is one of only 17 in the world and it cuts, splits, cleans and dries the timber for use in fireplaces, log burners and fire pits.

Ed Wallrock and Alice Shaw set up Lymington Firewood near Boldre after installing the FuelWood system in a large barn.

Forces community means business in Dorset
December 4, 2024

Forces community means business in Dorset


Businesses and guests celebrated the success of a new initiative to support entrepreneurs within the armed forces community in Dorset.

Dorset businesses back Jobs Foundation
December 2, 2024

Dorset businesses back Jobs Foundation


Support is growing from companies in Dorset for the national Jobs Foundation charity which champions ‘business as a force for good‘.

Farewell to Capt John M Cox III
December 2, 2024

Farewell to Capt John M Cox III


Tributes have been paid to The Maritime Group (International) (TMG) founder Captain John M Cox III following his death at the age of 93.

Eighty years after the death of Spitfire ace Ken Collier, he flies again
December 2, 2024

Eighty years after the death of Spitfire ace Ken Collier, he flies again


After a 25-year process of design and manufacture, arguably the finest depiction of a Spitfire in flight has been cast in bronze. Weighing a quarter of a ton with a 6.5ft wingspan, the sculpture was viewed by Her Late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, on a tour of the foundry where it was created.

Chamber rallies business on National Insurance rise
November 29, 2024

Chamber rallies business on National Insurance rise


Dorset Chamber is holding a poll of business amid ‘significant concerns’ about the government’s hike in National Insurance for employers.

Clive Emson Auctioneers unwraps 148 lots for Christmas
November 25, 2024

Clive Emson Auctioneers unwraps 148 lots for Christmas


Clive Emson Auctioneers has unwrapped 148 lots for its Christmas auction.

Relaunch for ultra high pressure range
November 25, 2024

Relaunch for ultra high pressure range


An ultra-high pressure system able to operate in the most extreme environments across land, sea, air and space is being relaunched with innovative technology.

Grants available for Dorset businesses
November 25, 2024

Grants available for Dorset businesses


A new business support project in Dorset is offering grants of up to £4,500 along with tailored assistance. STRIDE Dorset has innovation grant packages, subject to eligibility, which are available for innovative businesses in the Dorset Council area.